Calvin Rader

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Calvin Rader — French
173K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Calvin Rader is a name that combines French origins. The first name Calvin is a masculine given name of French origin. Calvin is a masculine given name. It has been particularly popular among French Protestants, who may be baptized as John Calvin, theologian, Protestant reformer and proponent of Calvinism, although in the judgement of the Oxford Dictionary of First Names, the modern given name "owes its popularity as much to the New York fashion designer Calvin Klein [b. 1942] as to the theologian". The surname Rader: Abbey Rader (1943–2025), American jazz drummer and composer Andrew Rader, Canadian aerospace engineer Brad Rader, American comic book writer Bruce Rader (born 1954), American broadcaster Daniel Rader, American professor Danny Rader (born 1981), American musician David Rader (born 1957), American football coach Dennis Rader (born 1945), American serial killer Dotson Rader (born 1942), American playwright Doug Rader (born 1944), American baseball player Drew Rader (1901–1975), American baseball player Erich Raeder (1876–1960), German admiral Frank Rader (1848–1897), American politician Gary Rade. Calvin is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 173K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Calvin reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Calvin

French

Calvin is a masculine given name. It has been particularly popular among French Protestants, who may be baptized as John Calvin, theologian, Protestant reformer and proponent of Calvinism, although in the judgement of the Oxford Dictionary of First Names, the modern given name "owes its popularity as much to the New York fashion designer Calvin Klein [b. 1942] as to the theologian".

Surname: Rader

English

Abbey Rader (1943–2025), American jazz drummer and composer Andrew Rader, Canadian aerospace engineer Brad Rader, American comic book writer Bruce Rader (born 1954), American broadcaster Daniel Rader, American professor Danny Rader (born 1981), American musician David Rader (born 1957), American football coach Dennis Rader (born 1945), American serial killer Dotson Rader (born 1942), American playwright Doug Rader (born 1944), American baseball player Drew Rader (1901–1975), American baseball player Erich Raeder (1876–1960), German admiral Frank Rader (1848–1897), American politician Gary Rade.

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Calvin is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 52%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 13%
Canada 9%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Calvin by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Calvin Rader

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Calvin Rader:

8
Expression Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

7
Soul Urge Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

1
Personality Number

Leadership and independence. This number suggests a self-reliant, ambitious and pioneering personality that forges its own path.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Calvin?
The first name Calvin originates from French. Calvin is a masculine given name. It has been particularly popular among French Protestants, who may be baptized as John Calvin, theologian, Protestant reformer and proponent of Calvinism, although in the judgement of the Oxford Dictionary of First Names, the modern given name "owes its popularity as much to the New York fashion designer Calvin Klein [b. 1942] as to the theologian".
When was Calvin most popular?
The name Calvin reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Rader?
The surname Rader originates from English. Abbey Rader (1943–2025), American jazz drummer and composer Andrew Rader, Canadian aerospace engineer Brad Rader, American comic book writer Bruce Rader (born 1954), American broadcaster Daniel Rader, American professor Danny Rader (born 1981), American musician David Rader (born 1957), American football coach Dennis Rader (born 1945), American serial killer Dotson Rader (born 1942), American playwright Doug Rader (born 1944), American baseball player Drew Rader (1901–1975), American baseball player Erich Raeder (1876–1960), German admiral Frank Rader (1848–1897), American politician Gary Rade.
What are the origins of the name Calvin Rader?
The name Calvin Rader combines two different traditions: the first name Calvin has French roots, while the surname Rader originates from English.
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